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S & J ENTERPRISES INC

DES MOINES, IA

USDOT 1186611 Active Based in DES MOINES, IA

S & J ENTERPRISES INC is a motor carrier based in DES MOINES, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1186611. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 62.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

S & J ENTERPRISES INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Des Moines, IA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 70.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
20
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
62.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
7 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Insurance
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Dec 1, 2023
Process Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC473873
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (3) and US (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

70.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.2% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 62.5% vs 23.4% +39.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 18.2% vs 6.7% +11.5 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
Serves 4,635 carriers
Location & Contact
3880 NE BROADWAY
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Phone: 5152613687
Registration
USDOT 1186611
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 313,694 mi
Safety Rating C

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 62.5% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
18.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 179,652 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +18.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
62.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 179,652 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +45.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 violations
4 OOS · 36.4%
Driver Fitness
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 2 2 100.0% Jan 21, 2026
Kansas (KS) 1 1 100.0% Jun 30, 2024
Louisiana (LA) 1 1 100.0% Jun 9, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Oct 12, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% May 21, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Apr 1, 2025
Texas (TX) 1 1 100.0% Jul 8, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 20
Utility 18
Hyundai Translead 1
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86863651 Jan 21, 2026 IA 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5526 · 1XP5DB9X7VN430705
3 393.45B2, 393.55C2, 393.45D Yes
86604446 Dec 17, 2025 IA 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA MX2371 · 1XP5D69X81D557714
2 383.51A-SIN, 392.2RG Yes
86027729 Oct 12, 2025 MO 2 EAGLEVILLE MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR4344 · 1XP5DB9X83N592520
2 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LFTSI Yes
85192288 Jul 8, 2025 TX 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR5458 · 1XP5D69X81D557714
2 383.23A2, 395.8F01 Yes
84900055 Jun 9, 2025 LA 1 KENTWOOD LA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR4815 · 1XP5DB9X8XD495121
4 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B Yes
84800370 May 21, 2025 MS 2 WASHINGTON COUNTY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5526 · 1XP5DB9X7VN430705
0 — No
84299777 Apr 1, 2025 TN 3 MONTEAGLE TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5533 · 1XP5DB9X83N592520
0 — No
82010050 Jun 30, 2024 KS 2 WELLINGTON
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR4815 · 1XP5DB9X8XD495121
3 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
81630258 May 15, 2024 IA 3 ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5533 · 1XP5DB9X83N592520
1 396.17(c) No
81429947 Apr 23, 2024 US 1 WEST MEMPHIS AR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR5458 · 1XP5D69X81D557714
4 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 393.53(b) Yes
81401830 Apr 15, 2024 FL 2 JASPER FL
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5533 · 1XP5DB9X83N592520
0 — No
80616562 Jan 11, 2024 KS 3 ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR5458 · 1XP5D69X81D557714
0 — No
80542426 Jan 4, 2024 MO 3 EAGLEVILLE MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5526 · 1XP5DB9X7VN430705
1 392.2 No
80329182 Dec 6, 2023 MO 2 EAGLEVILLE MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5526 · 1XP5DB9X7VN430705
1 393.23-LEU Yes
80287779 Nov 17, 2023 IA 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5533 · 1XP5DB9X83N592520
1 392.2 No
80161275 Nov 12, 2023 IA 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR4815 · 1XP5DB9X8XD495121
3 393.11, 395.8(f)(1), 392.2 No
80006753 Oct 20, 2023 IA 2 ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR4815 · 1XP5DB9X8XD495121
1 395.8(f)(1) No
79717487 Sep 19, 2023 IA 3 US 34/ 197TH TRL
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5526 · 1XP5DB9X7VN430705
1 392.2 No
79317071 Aug 2, 2023 IA 3 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR4815 · 1XP5DB9X8XD495121
3 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) No
79147954 Jul 13, 2023 MO 2 I-35 EAGLEVILLE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5526 · 1XP5DB9X7VN430705
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2101279689 Nov 12, 2021 IA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MI0001838027 Oct 23, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
GA0005571101 Dec 27, 2015 GA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
ILC110111707 Dec 10, 2012 IL 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
CA0004928938 Nov 9, 2010 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0004160425 Mar 9, 2009 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
UT01405C0716 May 15, 2005 UT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC473873
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 5, 2003 MC473873-P CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN365874 91X Dec 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0064458 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2019 Dec 1, 2023 CANCELLED
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY LTI0011203 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2018 Dec 1, 2019 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0721911 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2017 Jan 3, 2019 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0721911 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2017 Dec 1, 2018 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 3994290 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2016 Dec 1, 2017 REPLACED
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-04643-15 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2015 Dec 1, 2016 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN154666 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2014 Dec 1, 2015 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN105453 BIPD/Primary Aug 19, 2013 Dec 1, 2014 CANCELLED
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY MXI93026562 CARGO Dec 1, 2010 Jan 19, 2016 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN021090 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2009 Aug 19, 2013 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL975048 BIPD/Primary Mar 29, 2009 Dec 1, 2009 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL975048 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2008 Mar 29, 2009 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP3039281 BIPD/Primary Nov 5, 2008 Dec 1, 2008 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP3039281 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2006 Nov 5, 2008 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TP3039281 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2005 Dec 1, 2006 REPLACED
SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY LHT1001900B103 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2004 Dec 1, 2005 CANCELLED
SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY LHT1001383A103 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2003 Dec 1, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 1, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Nov 20, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Dec 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  4. Jan 3, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  5. Dec 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  6. Dec 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
  8. Jan 19, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 2, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Dec 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 1, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 26, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Aug 23, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Aug 19, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Dec 2, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Dec 1, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  17. Mar 29, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  18. Mar 12, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Dec 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. Nov 5, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Oct 17, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  22. Dec 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Dec 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Nov 23, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  25. Dec 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Dec 5, 2003
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
EAGLEVILLE MO MO 3 2
JASPER FL FL 1 0
US 34/ 197TH TRL IA 1 0
WELLINGTON KS 1 1
KENTWOOD LA LA 1 1
I-35 EAGLEVILLE MO 1 0
WASHINGTON COUNTY MS 1 0
MONTEAGLE TN TN 1 0
WEST MEMPHIS AR US 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 8 0
395.8(f)(1) Drivers record of duty status not current Hours of Service 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify S & J ENTERPRISES INC

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  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about S & J ENTERPRISES INC

Is S & J ENTERPRISES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. S & J ENTERPRISES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1186611 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is S & J ENTERPRISES INC's safety rating? ▾
S & J ENTERPRISES INC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has S & J ENTERPRISES INC had? ▾
20 roadside inspections are on file for S & J ENTERPRISES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is S & J ENTERPRISES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
S & J ENTERPRISES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 62.5% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is S & J ENTERPRISES INC based? ▾
S & J ENTERPRISES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3880 NE BROADWAY, DES MOINES, Iowa 50317. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does S & J ENTERPRISES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. S & J ENTERPRISES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC473873). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does S & J ENTERPRISES INC operate? ▾
S & J ENTERPRISES INC self-reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has S & J ENTERPRISES INC had any crashes? ▾
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for S & J ENTERPRISES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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